RULES CROSS TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON

R.1 General
a) ITU Cross Triathlon competitions constitute a new concept of Triathlon consisting of swimming, mountain biking (MTB) and cross country running. The rules outlined in this document are mandatory and strict.
b) ITU Cross Duathlon competitions constitute a new concept of Triathlon consisting of cross country running, mountain biking (MTB) and cross country running. The rules outlined in this document are mandatory and strict.

R.2 Distances
a) The distance of Cross Triathlon will be as outlined in Appendix A.
b) The distance of Cross Duathlon will be as outlined in Appendix A.
c) Demanding and technical courses should always be preferred. A 5% error margin will be accepted for the cycle and run course provided the margin has been approved by the Technical Delegate.

R.3 Registration
a) A compulsory meeting of elite competitors will be held before all ITU competitions and will be conducted by the Technical Delegate and the Competition Manager. For any World Championships, each NF must have a team captain and/or coach and/or team manager and/or competitors in attendance.

R.4 Official Training
a) Official training session: The intent of these sessions is to bring the safety level to the highest. Official training session will be conducted by the Technical Delegate and the Competition Manager. Athletes, team captains and coaches will attend this official training session;
b) Conduct on race days: It is not accepted that any competitor warm up or do reconnaissance of the course while a race is going on.

R.5 Swimming Conduct
a) Triathlon rules applicable. No specific rules for Cross Triathlon.

R.6 Mountain Biking Conduct
a) Only mountain bikes can be used in Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon.
b) The maximal tires diameter for the MTB is 28 inches. The minimal section is 1,5 inch, (599-40) which means that the largest part of the tires should not be less than 40mm.
c) Studded and/or slick tires are allowed depending on ground surface;
d) Competitors are allowed to push or carry the bicycle over the course;
e) Drafting is allowed for all the categories. Drafting is not allowed between women and men competitors. Lapped athletes can finish the race.
f) Competitors are personally responsible that their bicycles are in legally satisfactory condition at the start of the competition. They themselves bring along the necessary tools and exchange parts and must carry out repairs.
g) It is not allowed to receive help from others, by their fellow competitors or outside assistants. Feeding zones and technical assistance will not be provided on the race.
h) All bicycle part can be changed during the course of competition except the frame itself.
i) Bike numbers must be placed on the bike provided by the LOC.

R.7 Running Conduct
a) Spike shoes are allowed.
b) Body numbers must be worn provided by the LOC.

R.8 Transition Area Conduct
a) Triathlon rules applicable. No specific rules for Cross Triathlon.